Council Meeting
Agenda

C#15-23

Wednesday, April 12, 2023 at 10:00 A.m. - 2:00 P.m.

Council Chambers

225 East Beaver Creek Road

Richmond Hill, Ontario

Mayor David West

PUBLIC NOTICE

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Public Comments: The public may submit written correspondence regarding agenda items by email to [email protected]. Written correspondence must be submitted by 12 p.m. (noon) one business day before the meeting. Comments submitted will be provided to all Members of Council, are considered as public information and will be included on the public agenda posted to the City’s website.

Delegations: Any person who wishes to speak to Council on agenda items must pre-register with the Office of the Clerk by 12 p.m. (noon) one business day before the meeting. Applications to appear as a delegation can be submitted by email to [email protected] or by using the on-line application form found on Richmondhill.ca. Delegations can be in person, or electronically by video conference or telephone. The Office of the Clerk will provide instructions on appearing as a delegation.

Public Forum: Any person who wishes to speak to Council on a matter not on the agenda must pre-register with the Office of the Clerk by 12 p.m. (noon) one business day before the meeting. Persons wanting to address Council during the Public Forum portion of the meeting must register by sending an email to [email protected] or by using the on-line form found on Richmondhill.ca. Public Forum participation can be in-person, or electronically by video conference or telephone. A maximum of five persons will be allowed to register for the Public Forum on a first come first serve basis.

1.
Call to Order

2.
Land Acknowledgement

We are gathering on lands that have been home to First Nations Peoples from time immemorial. We acknowledge that what we now call Richmond Hill is on the Treaty Lands and Territory of the Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation and the Mississauga and Chippewa Nations of the Williams Treaty. We also recognize that we are on part of the traditional territories of the Haudenosaunee and the Huron Wendat.

We would also like to acknowledge all First Nation, Inuit and Métis peoples from across North America, also known as Turtle Island, who now reside in the City of Richmond Hill. We are committed to rebuilding constructive and cooperative relationships.

3.
National Anthem

4.
Public Forum (not to exceed 15 minutes)

5.
Council Announcements

6.
Introduction of Emergency/Time Sensitive Matters

7.
Adoption of Agenda

8.
Disclosures of Pecuniary Interest and General Nature Thereof

9.
Adoption of Previous Council Minutes

9.1
Council Public Meeting C#13-23 held March 21, 2023

1.2023-03-21 Council Public Meeting - Minutes.pdf

9.2
Council Meeting C#14-23 held March 29, 2023

1.2023-03-29 Council Meeting - Minutes - Accessible.pdf

10.
Identification of Items Requiring Separate Discussion

11.
Adoption of Remainder of Agenda Items

12.
Public Hearings

13.
Presentations

14.
Delegations

15.
Committee and Staff Reports

15.1
Memorandum from Stephen Huycke, Director, Legislative Services/City Clerk , dated April 12, 2023, regarding Renumber By-law 11-23 passed on March 29, 2023, to be By-law 12-23 - (Proposed By-law 12-23)

1.Memorandum - Renumber By-law 11-23 to be By-law 12-23 - accessible.pdf

a) That the City Clerk be directed to renumber By-law 11-23, passed at the Council Meeting on March 29, 2023, to be By-law 12-23;

b) That the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to sign the renumbered By-law 12-23.

15.2
SRCFS.23.022 Code of Conduct for Local Boards

1.SRCFS.23.022 Code of Conduct Local Boards.pdf

2.Appendix A Code of Conduct for Local Boards.pdf

a) That Staff Report SRCFS.23.022 regarding Code of Conduct for Local Boards be received.

b) That Council adopt the Code of Conduct for Local Boards attached as Appendix “A” to staff report SRCFS.23.022.

c) That Council direct City staff to prepare and present draft Rules of Procedure, pursuant to section 25.1 of the Statutory Powers Procedure Act, R.S.O. 1990, Chapter s. 22, to the City’s Adjudicative Local Boards for their consideration.